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The trainee doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital had extensive injuries to her body, all inflicted before death, according to the postmortem report.
The report also found evidence of forceful penetration, indicating sexual assault. Here are the findings of the autopsy:
Over 14 injuries were documented on the victim's head, face, neck, arms, and genitals.
The cause of death was determined to be "manual strangulation associated with smothering".
The manner of death was ruled as homicide.
The report indicated possible sexual assault with evidence of forceful penetration.
A "white, thick, viscid liquid" was found in the victim's genitalia.
The report also noted haemorrhaging in the lungs and blood clots in the body,
There were no signs of fractures.
Samples of blood and other bodily fluids were sent for further analysis.
Police had said the postgraduate trainee doctor was found dead in a hospital seminar room on August 9. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with the Kolkata Police, was arrested in connection with the crime the day after the incident. The Calcutta High Court later transferred the investigation to the CBI.
The horrific crime has sparked widespread outrage, leading to strikes and protests by doctors and nurses across West Bengal and other parts of India. Amid the public outcry, Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, resigned from his post and has since been questioned by the CBI.
In response to the incident, the West Bengal government announced several measures to enhance the safety of women in workplaces, particularly at state-run hospitals. These measures include the establishment of designated retiring rooms and CCTV-monitored 'safe zones' for women, especially those working night shifts.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has taken up the matter on its own and is scheduled to hear it on August 20.
